Construction Accident
What Are the Common Causes of Construction Site Injuries (And Who Is Liable)?
Construction sites in South Carolina are dangerous in nature, but most injuries do not happen by pure chance. They happen because someone cut corners, ignored a hazard, or failed to do their job. At McGowan, Hood, Felder & Phillips, we represent workers and visitors who have suffered serious South Carolina construction site injuries. We have…
Read MoreSouth Carolina DOT Death Illustrates Dangers of Construction Work
The Augusta Chronicle reported on March 19, 2017, that two South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) employees were killed when they were struck by a hit-and-run driver while they were conducting a ditch inspection. A third employee was injured. The accident happened even though an SCDOT truck had its warning lights on to alert oncoming…
Read MoreThird Party Construction Accident Claims in South Carolina
A construction site can be a dangerous place to work. OSHA reports that fatal workplace accidents involving construction workers accounted for 16 percent of all fatal workplace injuries in the U.S. in 2013. The leading causes of death for construction workers is the co-called, “fatal four,” which include: Falls Being struck by an object Electrocution…
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